One Stolen Night (1929)
A loyal British soldier, a vaudeville romance, and a dangerous desert sheik collide in this compact late-silent-era adventure from Warner Bros.
One Stolen Night - Movie Information
- Release Year: 1929
- Directed by: Scott R. Dunlap
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Drama, Romance
- Runtime: 58m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 15, 1929 (United States)
- Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures
- Production Countries: United States of America
One Stolen Night - Plot
When his ne'er-do-well brother embezzles the commissary funds of their cavalry unit stationed in the Sudan, a British soldier takes the blame for him. He winds up deserting his post and joining up with a traveling vaudeville troupe. He falls in love with a pretty young woman in one of the show's acts but finds that a local Arab sheik has his own plans for the young girl.
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One Stolen Night - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Scott R. Dunlap
Main Cast
- Betty Bronson
- Mitchell Lewis
- Harry Todd
- Charles Hill Mailes
- Nina Quartero
- Rose Dione
- Otto Lederer
- Angelo Rossitto
- Jack Santoro
- Harry Schultz
Writers
- D.D. Calhoun
One Stolen Night - FAQs
What is One Stolen Night about?
One Stolen Night follows a loyal British soldier stationed in Sudan who covers for his brother's embezzlement of cavalry funds. Forced to desert, he joins a traveling vaudeville troupe and falls for a young performer — only to find a dangerous local sheik has his own designs on her.
Is One Stolen Night a partially lost film?
Yes, One Stolen Night is considered a partially lost film. Like many productions from the late silent era, portions of the original print have not survived the decades, making complete viewings impossible and placing it among the many early Hollywood titles lost to time and deterioration.
Who stars in One Stolen Night?
The film features Betty Bronson as Jeanne, the young vaudeville performer at the heart of the story, alongside Mitchell Lewis as Blossom and Harry Schultz as the menacing Sheik. The cast also includes Harry Todd, Nina Quartero, Rose Dione, Otto Lederer, and Angelo Rossitto.
Who directed One Stolen Night?
One Stolen Night was directed by Scott R. Dunlap, a prolific filmmaker of the silent and early sound era who helmed numerous action and adventure pictures for Warner Bros. during the late 1920s. The film was released in March 1929, near the end of the silent film period.
When was One Stolen Night released?
One Stolen Night hit theaters on March 15, 1929, in the United States. It arrived during a pivotal transitional moment in Hollywood history, just as the industry was shifting from silent films to sound pictures following the success of The Jazz Singer in 1927.
What genre is One Stolen Night?
One Stolen Night blends Action, Drama, and Romance into a compact late-silent-era adventure. Set against the exotic backdrop of Sudan and the colorful world of a traveling vaudeville troupe, it mixes military intrigue, a love story, and the threat of a scheming Arab sheik.
What are similar films to One Stolen Night?
If One Stolen Night appeals to you, explore other silent-era adventures like Manhattan Cocktail (1928), A Knight in London (1928), The Eternal City (1923), and True As Steel (1924). These films share the same spirit of romantic adventure and early Hollywood storytelling that defined the era.
How long is One Stolen Night?
One Stolen Night runs 58 minutes, making it a brisk and compact watch even by the standards of its era. Silent films of the late 1920s often ran shorter than modern features, and this tight runtime keeps the action, romance, and intrigue moving at a lively pace.
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